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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Large Energy User Electrification Support Program

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is supporting large energy users through the Large Energy User Electrification Support Program that aims to […]

Water heaters Version 53: Open for Applications

The Clean Energy Regulator has opened applications to list product models for Version 53 of the register of solar water heaters. The register lists all eligible solar water […]

Resources and energy quarterly – June 2024 Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released the Resources and energy quarterly – June 2024 (REQ) that provides the Office of the Chief Economist’s forecasts […]

ACCC interim Inquiry report into gas supply arrangements in Australia: Released

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) has released the 20th interim report of the ACCC inquiry into gas supply arrangements in Australia.  The ACCC is […]

Future Gas Strategy: Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released the Future Gas Strategy, that provides the Federal Government’s plan for how gas will support the […]

Green Energy Approvals Initiative

The WA Government has launched the Green Energy Approvals Initiative that is a cross-government collaboration to deliver faster environmental approvals for renewable energy projects without compromising […]

Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024

New legislation in QLD is now in place to support the delivery of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP). The Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act […]

Commercial Building Disclosure (CDB) Expansion Consultation: Comment sought

The Federal Government is considering changes to the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Program and to support this, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment […]

Investment of $490M to NSW’s electricity grid

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a $490 million commitment for the delivery of new electricity grid infrastructure in NSW. The CEFC debt finance, […]

Large tender for renewable energy in Australia: Open

Australia’s largest tender for renewable energy is now open and the Australia Government is supporting private investment in 6GW of new renewable generation across the National […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for April 2024: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for April 2024. The monthly data tracks progress towards the Renewable Energy Target […]

New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

Under the Federal Government’s plan, a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is expected to come into effect from 1 January 2025. The NVES will: • mean […]

New default electricity price

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its final decision on the 2024–25 Default Market Offer (DMO). The DMO caps the price that electricity retailers can […]

New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) to commence 1 January 2025

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) had passed in the Australian Parliament that is expected to save motorists money on fuel and help the environment. The […]

Latest Register of solar water heaters V.51: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest register of solar water heaters version 51 that came into effect on 24 April 2024.   The register lists […]

Transmission and Infrastructure Licence (TIL) Guidance

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released for comment the proposed transmission and infrastructure licence (TIL) guideline and application content […]

Offshore electricity infrastructure framework – Draft transmission and infrastructure licence guideline: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the Draft Transmission and Infrastructure Licence Guideline and Application Content Guide. […]

Proposed amendment to National Electricity Law (NEL) and potentially the Rules or Regulations: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released an issues paper for comment on proposed amendments to the National Electricity Law […]

Chair of SEC announced

It has been announced that Simon Corbell will be the Chair of the State Electricity Commission (SEC) Board along with four board directors that have experience in […]

Draft electricity price caps released

From 1 July 2024, the QLD Government has announced new electricity prices will commence following consultation and decisions by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Queensland […]

QLD Business Energy Savings and Transformation Rebates: Open

The QLD Government’s Business Energy Saving Transformation (QBEST) Rebate scheme provides to eligible small and medium-sized Queensland businesses to install energy-efficient equipment. The energy-efficient equipment you […]

$26M to WA’s energy manufacturing sector

The WA Government will inject $26.4 million to Western Australia’s energy manufacturing sector, to drive local manufacturing on clean energy projects. The WA Government is intending […]

Offshore wind regulations – Proposed Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024 – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the proposed Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024 (the Regulations). The Regulations […]

Joint Statement by EU and Australia that relates to energy

The Federal Government has announced a joint press statement that relates to EU-Australia energy relations.  The Statement was issued by – Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for […]

National Energy Performance Strategy – Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has launched the National Energy Performance Strategy which is a national framework for improving Australia’s […]

Capacity Investment Scheme – WA Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) Design Paper: Comment sought

On 12 March 2024, the AEBN reported in the AEBN National ENW e-news that the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water are […]

Proposed offshore wind area in Indian Ocean off Bunbury, WA – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on a proposed offshore wind area in the Indian Ocean off […]

Electricity and Energy Sector Plan Discussion Paper: Comment sought

To support the Net Zero Plan, the Australian Government is developing an Electricity and Energy Sector Plan. This Plan will set out pathways to reduce emissions in […]

New agreement between the Commonwealth, Tasmania and Victoria on clean energy link

A landmark ownership deal has been signed between the Commonwealth, Victorian and Tasmanian governments to deliver the Marinus Link cable that will connect Tasmania to Victoria. […]

Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act – Draft Regulations

The SA Government is seeking your feedback on the draft regulations for the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act. South Australia’s renewable energy sector is growing rapidly. […]

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